Lead Total Rewards Partner

Airwallex

. Own Americas compensation strategy and execution, including salary structures, pay differentials, market positioning, merit and bonus cycles, and offer decisions for senior and complex hires .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Total Rewards strategy and execution, including compensation, benefits management, and equity compensation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence executive decisions, and mentor rewards professionals in a multi-region context.

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Total Rewards StrategyCompensation Data AnalyticsBenefits ManagementEquity CompensationCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisBenefits Process ManagementMarket PositioningPay Equity ComplianceModel BuildingProjections DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsMarket Data BenchmarkingIPO ReadinessRewards Program Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationTeam DevelopmentCoachingInfluencingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CartaBambooHRWorkdayRadfordCompensia

Industry Keywords

Pay TransparencyStatutory Rewards ObligationsEquity Plan GovernanceSenior Stakeholder EngagementMulti-Region Rewards Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Americas compensation strategy and execution, including salary structures, pay differentials, market positioning, merit and bonus cycles, and offer decisions for senior and complex hires
Own the benefits lifecycle, including plan design and strategy, annual renewals, and broker and carrier negotiations
Partner with the global rewards team to manage company equity plan mechanics and plan governance
Lead Total Rewards initiatives end to end across the Americas and globally
Scope work, build plans, align stakeholders, and communicate decisions to leadership and employees
Lead the Americas workstreams of the IPO readiness program with the global team
Own regional governance and compliance, including pay equity, pay transparency, and statutory rewards obligations
Use market data and benchmarking to guide decisions and influence senior stakeholders
Translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for executives and employees
Build rewards capability by coaching People Partners, recruiters, and managers
Hire and develop team members as the region grows
Partner with TA, People Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership on compensation, org design, systems, equity budgets, compliance, and strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits, including significant experience supporting populations based in the Americas
Experience building or managing a complete rewards program at a regional or global level
Experience managing the benefits process end to end, including negotiating with brokers and insurance carriers to evaluate and renew plans
Strong compensation data analytics capability
Ability to own the annual market review cycle and influence company pay strategy and decisions at executive level
Proven ability to build models and projections
Working knowledge of US stock administration and equity compensation, including RSUs and vesting mechanics
Experience at a late-stage private or pre-IPO company, or through the transition to public markets, particularly through changes to an equity program
Experience leading cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders
Experience mentoring or managing other rewards professionals
Multi-region rewards experience, especially where the global framework is set outside your own time zone
Familiarity with compensation and equity tooling such as Carta, BambooHR, or Workday
Familiarity with survey sources such as Radford or Compensia
Experience standing up a rewards function or team in a new region
Comfort operating with high standards, at a fast pace and under pressure, with evolving priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays
Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays
Additional company-provided vacation days in many locations